Audiobooks Narrated by Helen Laser

After We Burned

"She deserved more. They all did. A gripping and emotional new suspense novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends.   A terrible accident. A horrible loss. A regrettable tragedy. That's all anyone in Fenix can talk about when a fire consumes the local high school, taking the life of a student. The town mourns, except who really knew—let alone cared about—Eden when she was alive? And why was she in the building that night?   Five teens each hold a piece of the truth about what happened. They also have their own secrets, secrets they will fight to protect with the same fury as the blaze that killed Eden. But silence is meant to be broken, and this story can't be extinguished …"

Marieke Nijkamp (Author), Avi Roque, Helen Laser, Laura Knight Keating, Taylor Meskimen (Narrator)

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The Wake the Wild Creatures

"This extraordinary, timely, and must-read novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nova Ren Suma explores freedom and rage as a young woman plots her way back to her hidden mountaintop home after her mother's arrest for murder.​ Three years ago, Talia lived happily in the ruins of the Neves, a once-grand hotel in the wilds of the Catskill Mountains, with her mother Pola and their community of like-minded women. Some came to the Neves to escape cruel men, others to hide from the law, but all found safety and connection in their haven high above civilization, cloaked by a mysterious mist that kept intruders away. But as their numbers grew, complications followed, and everything came crashing down the night electric lights pierced the forest. Uniformed men arrested Pola, calling her a murderer and a fugitive, and Talia was taken away.  Now sixteen, Talia has been forced to live with family she barely knows and fit into a world scarred by misogyny, capitalism, disconnection from nature . . . everything the women of the Neves stood against. She has one goal: to return to the Neves. But as Talia awaits a signal from her mother, questions arise. Who betrayed her community, and what is she avoiding about her own role in its collapse? Is it truly magic that keeps the hotel so hidden? And what does it mean to embrace being her mother's daughter? With the help of an unexpected ally, Talia must find her way to answers, face a mother who's often kept her at arm's length, and try to reach the refuge she lost-if the mist hasn't swallowed her path home. Fierce and lyrical, unsettling and tender, Wake the Wild Creatures marks the long-awaited return of one of the most distinctive voices in young adult literature. "

Nova Ren Suma (Author), Helen Laser (Narrator)

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Investigators: Take the Plunge: A Laugh-Out-Loud Audiobook Adventure!

"Laugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! Crime-fighting alligators Mango and Brash are back in Take the Plunge - the second fully immersive audiobook experience by John Patrick Green. With fun sound effects and snappy music, it's read by a fantastic full cast, including the author, John Patrick Green. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. 'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey. The city is under attack by three dastardly villains! Evil cracker monster Crackerdile is back, a robo-ghost haunts the streets and . . . does that man have a snake arm? Even worse - on top of this crime wave comes. . . an actual wave! A huge flood threatens the city, and the InvestiGators are wrongly blamed for making this big splash. To clear their names Mango and Brash flush themselves down the toilet to find the real culprit! They'll have to be extra sneaky to solve this mission or they'll end up in deep water. . . The InvestiGators series is a hit with listeners of all ages and covers positive themes like: - Fun teamwork - Never giving up - Pesky problem-solving Adapted from the hilarious comic book adventures. Listen to the first audiobook in the series InvestiGators and hear the sounds of the Batter Down bakery, S.U.I.T. Headquarters and Crackerdile's Lair!"

John Patrick Green (Author), Aaron Yamawaki, Helen Laser, John Patrick Green, Lipica Shah, Max Meyers, Torian Brackett (Narrator)

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InvestiGators Audio Collection: Books 1 & 2

"Laugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! This side-splittingly funny audiobook is perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Dive into this fully immersive listening experience, read by a fantastic full cast, including the author, John Patrick Green, accompanied by exciting sound effects and snappy music. Mango and Brash are alligators - who investigate! Join the crime-fighting duo as they flush themselves down toilets to surf the sewers and fight the forces of evil. This collection includes two laugh-out-loud audio adventures InvestiGators and InvestiGators: Take the Plunge. Listen out for the sounds of the Batter Down bakery, S.U.I.T. Headquarters, Crackerdile's Lair, and the Robotics Lab at the Science Factory! 'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny’' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey. In their first adventure the crime fighting duo need to go undercover . . . in a bakery? Armed with a moustache and a rolling pin, the Investigators are on a mission to discover who has kidnapped top chef Gustavo, and stop his recipes from getting into the wrong hands! This case isn’t going to be a piece of cake. In the InvestiGator’s second hilariously wacky adventure, Take the Plunge, the city is under attack by three dastardly villains! Crackerdile is back, a robo-ghost haunts the streets and . . . does that man have a snake arm?! When a huge flood threatens the city, the InvestiGators are in deep water. Wrongly blamed for making this big splash, Mango and Brash flush themselves down the toilet to find the real culprit! They’ll have to be extra sneaky to solve this crime wave . . ."

John Patrick Green (Author), Aaron Yamawaki, Helen Laser, John Patrick Green, Lipica Shah, Max Meyers, Torian Brackett (Narrator)

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InvestiGators: A Laugh-Out-Loud Audiobook Adventure!

"Laugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! Join Mango and Brash in this fully immersive listening experience. With fun sound effects and snappy music, it's read by a fantastic full cast, including the author, John Patrick Green. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. 'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey. Mango and Brash are alligators - who investigate! In their first adventure the crime fighting duo need to go undercover . . . in a bakery? Armed with a moustache and a rolling pin, the Investigators are on a mission to discover who has kidnapped top chef Gustavo, and stop his recipes from getting into the wrong hands! This case isn't going to be a piece of cake. The InvestiGators series is a hit with listeners of all ages and covers positive themes like: - Fun teamwork - Friendship - Pesky problem-solving Adapted from the hilarious comic book adventures. Listen out for the sounds of the Batter Down bakery, S.U.I.T. Headquarters, Crackerdile's Lair, and the Robotics Lab at the Science Factory! Check out the next audiobook in the series with InvestiGators: Take the Plunge!"

John Patrick Green (Author), Aaron Yamawaki, Helen Laser, John Patrick Green, Lipica Shah, Max Meyers, Torian Brackett (Narrator)

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Best Friends

"'Author Shannon Hale narrates as a full cast enacts the drama of her sixth-grade year in this adaptation of the middle volume of her graphic memoir trilogy. Portraying young Shannon, Mia Jenness evokes excitement, uncertainty, and hurt--painfully and exquisitely--as she picks her way through a friendship minefield.'- AudioFile (Earphones Award Winner) '...a stellar full cast presents a wonderfully immersive production, augmented with 1980s music, and background sound effects. The result is a sensational rollercoaster ride epitomizing the ups and downs of middle school relationships...'- School Library Journal 'A talented group of voice actors play Shannon's friends, rivals, crushes, teachers, and family members. Young actor Mia Jenness especially excels as the young Shannon. Captivating, skillfully mixed sound effects fill the air throughout, giving the scenes set on playgrounds and in schoolrooms an immersive feel.'- Booklist This program includes captivating sound design, music, and a multicast narration with twelve voice actors including the author, her husband, and her children. It also includes a bonus conversation between the author and her sixth-grade daughters reflecting on their shared experiences. A national and New York Times Bestseller! The creators of Real Friends Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a true story about popularity, first crushes, and finding your own path in Best Friends. Follow your heart. Find your people. Sixth grade is supposed to be perfect. Shannon’s got a sure spot in the in-crowd called The Group, and her best friend is their leader, Jen, the most popular girl in school. But the rules are always changing, and Shannon has to scramble to keep up. She never knows which TV shows are cool, what songs to listen to, and who she’s allowed to talk to. Who makes these rules, anyway? And does Shannon have to follow them? A School Library Journal Best Book of 2019 A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of 2019 A National Public Radio (NPR) Best Book of 2019 One of NBC Today's 26 Best Kids' Books of 2019 2020 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year List A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook Press."

Shannon Hale (Author), Carlotta Brentan, Dean Hale, Dinah Hale, Helen Laser, Jeremy Carlisle Parker, Mark Sanderlin, Marni Penning, Mia Jenness, Michael Crouch, Rob Brinkmann, Shannon Hale, Wren Hale (Narrator)

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Tegan and Sara: Junior High

"From indie-pop twin-sister duo Tegan and Sara comes a contemporary middle-grade graphic audiobook narrated by the authors and a full cast. The program features original Tegan and Sara music and sound design throughout the program, and a bonus conversation with Tillie Walden, the illustrator of the graphic novel, discussing the process of adapting the graphic novel into an audiobook. Tegan and Sara: Junior High explores growing up, coming out, and finding yourself through music and sisterhood, perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier's Sisters. Before Tegan and Sara took the music world by storm, the Quins were just two identical twins trying to find their place in a new home and new school. From first crushes to the perils of puberty, surviving junior high is something the sisters plan to face side-by-side, just like they've always faced things. But growing up also means growing apart, as Tegan and Sara make different friends and take separate paths to understanding their queerness. For the first time ever, they ask who one sister is without the other. Set in the present day, this effervescent blend of fiction and autobiography offers a glimpse at the two sisters before they became icons, exploring their shifting relationship, their own experiences coming out, and the first steps of their musical journey. A prequel of sorts to the authors' bestselling adult memoir High School, now an eight-episode Freevee television series! A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux."

Sara Quin, Tegan Quin (Author), André Santana, Ferdelle Capistrano, Helen Laser, Nikhaar Kishnani, Sara Quin, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Tegan Quin, Tillie Walden, Torian Brackett (Narrator)

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So, This Is Love

"In the sequel to Tracy Andreen's debut romantic comedy So, This Is Christmas, we follow Finley and Arthur back to Barrington Academy for a swoony semester. Perfect for fans of Tell Me Three Things and Anna and the French Kiss! Finley and Arthur are back at boarding school and neither quite knows where the other stands-are they couple? Are they not a couple? What does one magical Christmas Eve kiss in Oklahoma mean for their relationship status? This confusion isn't helped by the re-entry of old enemies into their school lives, especially ones that may or may not be crushing on Arthur. Finley is at a loss when navigating the complexities of her new (maybe) relationship, which could very well turn into love. . . if she doesn't blow it. So, This Is Love is a perfect read for the Valentine's Day season, or for anyone looking for a delightful romantic comedy that has just a dash of drama. Once again, Tracy Andreen has proven that no one writes a holiday rom-com like her."

Tracy Andreen (Author), Helen Laser (Narrator)

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So, This Is Christmas

"Let It Snow meets Dash and Lily's Book of Dares in this small-town Christmas romance. When Finley Brown returned to her hometown of Christmas, Oklahoma, from boarding school, she expected to find it just as she left it. Christmas hasn't changed much in her sixteen years. But instead she returns to find that her best friend is dating her ex-boyfriend, her parents have separated, and her archnemesis got a job working at her grandmother's inn. And she certainly didn't expect to find the boy she may or may not have tricked into believing that Christmas was an idyllic holiday paradise on her grandmother's doorstep. It's up to Finley to make sure he gets the Christmas he was promised. This is Finley's Christmas. It's about home and family and friends and finding her place, and along the way she also finds the best Christmas present of all: love."

Tracy Andreen (Author), Helen Laser (Narrator)

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A New World

"A grand-scale nuclear war between the U.S. and the United Korean Empire leads to the contamination of Earth’s atmosphere, leaving the planet uninhabitable. Piper, a microbiology intern working under the world-renowned Dr. Landry is surprised when she is selected to join a last-ditch effort to colonize a planet within a nearby solar system in the Goldilocks Zone.  Leaving behind her peaceful life with her grandmother, Piper and Dr. Landry travel to the far reaches of space to seek out humanity’s last chance at survival.  Four years after leaving Earth, Piper and the team finally arrive on a planet deemed inhabitable for humans. However, they also discover that they are not alone.  Unexpected lifeforms pose looming threats just as the team is on the verge of a groundbreaking microbiological discovery that could save Earth."

Henry Fisher (Author), Helen Laser (Narrator)

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